JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein recalled his long friendship with President Prabowo Subianto.

In fact, he told his father, the late King Hussein, and called Prabowo a brother.

“I always tell my father about this very special friendship. And when you came to Jordan, my father asked me, ‘Who is this person?’ I said, ‘He is my brother,’” said King Abdullah II in English at the Merdeka Palace, Presidential Palace Complex, Central Jakarta, Friday (11/14/2025).

This was said by the King of Jordan in a bilateral meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.

Because he called him his brother, his father then considered Prabowo as his brother too.

"And my father said that if he is your brother, then he is my brother too," said King Abdullah II.

King Abdullah II added that since then the relationship between them has continued to strengthen and has never diminished.

He also expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome given by Prabowo and the Indonesian government.

King Abdullah II and the Jordanian delegation felt highly honored during the visit.

"It's a special honor to be back in Indonesia, and you mentioned the relationship you had 27-28 years ago with His Majesty King Hussein. We became friends many years ago. We became brothers," he explained.

For your information, King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein visited Indonesia on Friday (11/14/2025).

Prabowo personally picked up his old friend at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, East Jakarta, Friday afternoon.